Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Madison, WI
The obituaries in the Madison, WI Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Madison's history and identity.
Terry Lafferty
Apr 13, 2025
Terrance R. Lafferty, age 80, of Waunakee, WI passed away on April 13, 2025.
Terry was born on April 20, 1944, in Aitkin, Minnesota to Donald and Mary (Seguin) Lafferty, He attended Aitkin High School. His work history included 42 years at General Casting Corp. (Sibley West Corp.) and Trac-Rite, where he built lasting relationships and took great pride in his...
Wardell H. "Bucky" Pike
Apr 13, 2025
Wardell H. “Bucky” Pike, age 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 13, 2025, after a full and rewarding life.
Bucky was born in Lincoln, NE on July 17, 1925, and was the son of the late Harry and Edna (Hubbell) Pike.
Bucky graduated from West High School, Madison, WI in 1943 and joined the Army directly after graduation. He landed on...
Randal T. Brummer
Apr 13, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Randal “Randy” Brummer, 63, who left us peacefully surrounded by family and love after a long and courageous battle with myotonic muscular dystrophy. A beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Randy was known for his fun-loving spirit, deep love for his family, and his passion for the outdoors.
Randy found joy in the simple...
Howard L. Peterson
Apr 13, 2025
STOUGHTON- Howard L. Peterson, age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1929 in Grace Township in Chippewa County, Minnesota, the 6th child of Hans and Anna (Hillestad) Peterson. Howard went on to serve his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Howard married Jeannette Maxine Reich on August 22,...
Marc Hopkins
Apr 12, 2025
Marc Hopkins was granted his eternal hunting & fishing license on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.
Marc Hopkins was born January 24, 1942 to Joseph Hopkins (“the ornery old bastard” & “horses ass”) and Muriel (Moore) Hopkins Adams in Rockford, IL.
Marc moved to Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, Ruth Drake. The two married on April 6th, 1974 and...
Audrey L. Bock
Apr 8, 2025
Visitation will be from 11-11:30 am on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Cress Funeral Home SUN PRAIRIE with a memorial service to follow at 11:30 am. Audrey will be brought to her final place of rest at Norway Grove Cemetery in DeForest.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Agrace Hospice Care.
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David "Dave" Rennhack
Apr 8, 2025
David “Dave” Rennhack was born on August 20, 1944, to Elverna A. (Straseski) and Frederick G. Rennhack. A proud graduate of Columbus High School, Class of 1962, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Navy shortly after graduation and served honorably until 1968. In 1976, he continued his service to the nation by joining the National Guard, where he found his passion...
Sharon Jensen
Apr 8, 2025
Sharon Jensen has been our angel on Earth for nearly 81 years. On April 8, 2025, she left this world to become an unwavering guardian angel for the many loved ones she’s left behind.
Born Betty Sharon Hodges on June 12, 1944, to John “Jack” Hodges and Nora Fain Hodges, she went by the names Sherry and Sharon. She attended Stoughton...
Bela Flax
Apr 8, 2025
Bela Flax, age 100, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at University Hospital in Madison. She was born on July 9, 1924, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia. Her father Ruvim perished on the front lines in World War II under Nazi fire. Along with her mother and brother, she was in Nazi-besieged Leningrad. Her brother died of hunger...
Joyce Temkin
Apr 8, 2025
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Joyce Temkin, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by family in San Ramon, California. She was 94 years young, full of warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love until her final breath.
Born in Chicago on September 26, 1930, to Albert and Lillian Pick, Joyce grew up...
Greg Straub
Apr 7, 2025
Madison- Greg Straub, age 57, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Madison, WI. He was born in Waukesha, WI on January 18, 1968, and raised by Robert and Marilyn Straub in California.
Greg attended elementary school in Santa Barbara before the family moved to Kokomo, Indiana. He graduated with honors from Kokomo High School in 1986. During Pep Band...
Sally Sawyer Watson
Apr 7, 2025
Sally Sawyer Watson
June 12, 1946 - April 7, 2025
Sally passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 in Madison, WI after a battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Sally and Chuck married in 1968 and settled in Deephaven, MN. They raised their two children in the Lake Minnetonka area, taking full advantage of sailing, boating, swimming and skating....
Madelene "Mitzi" Rice
Apr 6, 2025
Madelene (Mitzi) Jean Rice passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born and raised in Madison, Mitzi brought her radiant spirit wherever she went. She graduated from East High School in the Class of 1981 before attending Arizona State University, and eventually returned to her hometown, where she continued to brighten the lives...
Rita Therese (Costello) Schelble
Apr 5, 2025
Rita Therese (Costello) Schelble, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1927 in Tomah, Wisconsin to Thomas and Ethel (Doyle) Costello. She married Robert M. Schelble on September 25, 1948 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Rita was a wonderful and positive person. She always gave the most sincere and caring smile, and she...
Jerry Richard Vesperman
Apr 4, 2025
JERRY VESPERMAN went to his eternal resting place on April 4, 2025 to join his soulmate and mother of their eight children just shy of his 91st birthday. He was born to Harry and Amanda Vesperman in Ellenboro, Wisconsin on April 9, 1934, the youngest of five.
Jerry’s wife of 63 years, Kathryn (Kroll) whom he married on March 2, 1954...
Alta Wyona Jungbluth
Apr 4, 2025
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Alfred Francis Jetty
Apr 4, 2025
Deacon Alfred F. “Bud” Jetty died peacefully on April 4, 2025, at Oak Park Place in Madison, WI. He was born to Fred and Angeline (Morin) Jetty on April 7, 1933, in Fort Totten, ND. Growing up on the Spirit Lake Reservation in North Dakota, he attended elementary school at St. Michael’s Catholic Mission School. He went to high school...
Lois Amble
Apr 3, 2025
Lois J. Amble passed away April 3, 2025. She was born October 15, 1927 on the family farm in Scandinavia, Wisconsin to Bjarne and Selma (Mork) Erickson. She attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison and met Oscar J. Amble. They married on May 28, 1949 and were together for 43 years until his death in 1992. They lived in...
J. Laird Marshall
Apr 2, 2025
John Laird Marshall was born in Madison on December 15, 1937, to John and Sally Owen Marshall, and an extended Wisconsin family. He grew up in Wisconsin, and in Texas, and graduated from Wisconsin High, alongside cousins and friends with whom he maintained a strong lifelong affiliation. It was in high school where he started his first musical group, the...
James W. Bitterman
Apr 2, 2025
James W. Bitterman “Jim” passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Jim was born on November 25, 1961 in St. Louis, MO to the late James and Lois Bitterman. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1980. While attending Edgewood, Jim was on the cross country team. Jim enjoyed watching and participating in other sports, both organized and leisure,...
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